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Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-11
The National Library.

WASHINGTON, April IT, The question Of
the exact material Of winch the building for
the National library j. totbe constructed is
not yet determined, but is being seriously
considered by the commission appointed by
the bill authorizing the construction of the
edifice As the building is to cover over two
acres which is four tif ol,s IT the area of the
capitol, the material to Le used for it is OF
the greatest importance, Beauty and dnra-
bilty, and also ecoaomy are 10 he cons dered
in making the selection. The accepte plan
for the structure it ises5imased. would HI Ike.
the cost of the building S3,003n0a. The
state, war and navy department building
has cost SD. OOO.ON.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-11
A victim Of Horse Thieves.

LIBERTY, Ind, April lL-Henry Dawson,
living few miles south of this place, had
valuable horse and buggy stolen last night.
No clew to-the thieves
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-11
Two Important Railroad schemes.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Two important
railroad schetaes, affecting Ohio ahd Ken
lucky are now being pressed in Virginia and
elsewhere. One of these is IA line to run from
Washington through Virginia by way Of
Hot Springs, and through the coal fields Of
West Virginia to Charleston, w. Va, thence
branch running through Tennessee and
Texas This project is being considered by
capitalists here and elsewhere, and is under
stood to be in a fair way of consunmation
The othe, is the Charleston, Cincinnati q
Chicago road, recently chartered in Vir-
GINA at the request of Senator Butler, OF
South Carolina and others. Ten million
dollars, tine senator says, in an interview
published to-day, is pledged for its develop
ment Ii is 20 lun from Charleston, s. g.,
to the Big Sandy and down that valley con-
the Ohio valley to Cincinnati.
A Successful Casting.
WASHINGTON, April 11.-Neval officers are
much pleased with the result of an attempt
made at Thurlow, Pa, to cast a steel stem
for the new cruiser Baltimore, now building
at Cramps ship yard Philadelphia. The
piece weighed 5000 pounds, and was east
without defect. Commander Evans has
juft examined and tested the casting and
pronounced it to be excellent He says that
it is probably the best piece OF steel casting
ever done in this country, and the resi- OF
the casting is the more remarkable and en-
couraging from the fact that success was OBJ
tanned at the first attempt.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-11
rhe Chicago Carpentcrs, Strike Sim ON

CHICAGO, April II The hall of the strik-
ing union carpenters, on Fifth avenue has
been crowded all day with strikers. A num-
Der of contractors visited the hall during the
day and sought to engage men 10 help them
out on important work. Their appeals were
invariably denied The strikers declare that
they will remain out until their union is rec
ognized. The carpenters claim that 40 bosses
have expressed their willingness to give in,
and that only about one hundred and forty
are opposed to the concession. The carpep-
tiers claim that the meeting of the master
carpenters to be held at the Builders ex-
change, may settle the matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26
The Deadly ella Monster.

Recently there has been added to the
Garden an animal that is as dangerous
as it is ugly. Ii comes from Arizona, is
found in Montana, and is different from
almost every other animal known to
scientists save the eyeless fish of the
Mammoth Cave. 1t can not live in the
sunlight. 1t is found in dark, deep, out
of-the-way caves and canyons, and It's
breath is said to be deadly. Now comes
the question:: How is this poisonous
breath emitted? The gila monster is a
species of lizard, and when disturbed
simply thrusts out needle-like fang, or
more properly feeler, the end of which
expands and spreads out like fan.
Some claim that the poison is emitted
from this fan-like appendage, others
think that the poisonous exhalation
comes from the animals mouth, and is a
simply blown out like the breath of any
animal endowed with sufficient lung
power. At any rate, the ella monster is
fighter. When he first arrived he was
put in a cage with two rattlesnakes.
They were large, powerful animals, and
all being reptiles together no apprehen-
sions were entertained that any differ
ences would arise between the cOld-blood-
ed creatures. Not so, however. The
snakes went to fOoling around the lizard
which is only about Is inches long, and
filled his little ugly body full of their poi
sonous venom. 1t took no effect what
ever, but in the morning when the keep
er came two dead rattlesnakes lay str etch-
ed in the sand, while the little monster
was as lively as cricket.
When the animal came on by express
it was packed in box, and by some
means got out. The messenger, with
more nerve than discretion, grabbed il
by the tail and trust it back. Wher
Stevens told him what risk he had run
and how deadly the animal he had handl-
ed was, he turned pale, and exclaime &
II wouldn't do it again for the world"
It's color is sort of dark maroon. with
yellow spots, whish brighten after shed
ding. Its food consists cf insects, which
of course cannot be supplied in winter, sc
instead the ella monster gets one raw
egg a day. 1t makes a hole about {
quarter of an inch in size, and soon sucks
out the contents. The animal is confined
to an iron cage, with glass one-half ar
inch thickness, and through small round
hole in the top the eggs are let down IL
the sandy bottom by means of wire
moose. The cage is kept in dark place
where no ray of sunlight ever comes, an6
beneath runs a coil of steam pipes, as the
animal cannot endure the cold. It's hea6
| is not unlike that of an alligator, while its
| tail is of considerable thickness, short
and fat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26
A Wise Dog.
Pail Mall Gazette

A private letter from Naples contains
the following story: If you like dogs
you Will be pleased with the annexed: At
Ceriano poor fellow who lived by hawk
ing milk was buried under the ruins of
his cottage little way out of town. AS
he usually set off his rounds before a.
M, every one believed he was safe; but
he, too had celebrated the end of the car
nival by taking a little wine and had
slept late. His little dog, which used to
drag the milk-cart up the mountain roads,
smelled out his master and began to
scratch away the rubbish until he had
laid his masters head bare, which was
covered with wounds. Then the dog be-
gan to lick the wounds, but finding that
the bleeding continued, and comprehend
ing that he could not Gig farther, he ran
off and seized by the coat the first indi-
vidal hs met, who, thinking that the dog
was mad, got loose and ran away. But a
second person, guessing, what the ami
NAL wanted, followed him, and conse-
quently the poor milkman was released
from his dangerous position. The min
lister Msnala paid him visit and found
him, with his head bound up, under a
tent, with the faithful dog lying beside
him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26
The Langtry Kiss.
Chicago Mail


Mrs. Langtry has invented a kiss that
double discounts anything of the kind
ever attempted by Emma Abbott. AS
lady Clancarty her husband escapes from
his Pursuers through an open window in
to her room. She stands with her back
to the audience clear down the stage,
near the footlights. The husband looks
at her moment AMI then rushes wildly
into her arms. Then both swing around
and expose their profles to the audience.
Then they hold each other at arms length.
Then her bosom heaves and he pants.
Then her head falls upon his breast, re-
Ginning backward. There is a crimson
blush sufusing her charming face. Then
he looks down at her, and she looks up at
him. Then there is perceptible pres
sure around the waist. Then he suddenly
places his lips to hers. Then she clasps
him around the head. Then there is a
soft, gurgling sound, as of water escaping
from kitchen sink. Then they are, as it
were, glued together. Then all is still.
Women In the audience become nervous.
Bald-hoaded men are paraiyzed. Men
around town have their watches out tim
ing them. One second, two, three, four,
five, six, seven-and then there is an ex-
plosion, as if the bung had blown out of
a beer barrel. It is all erer. That is the
Langtry kiss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26
MAIDENS BAND TOGETHER
New York Star.

The roll of membership of the Maidens'
Mutual Protective band of Newton in
cludes fifty-seven of the most beautiful
girls in Sussex county. Many. of hem
are wealthy in their own right. The
members have pledged themselves not to
associate with any young man, either at
parties, church sociables, at home, or
elsewhere, who drinks intoxicating liquor
plays billiards or smokes cigars.
The secretary has list susplied by the
club detectives, on which the names of
the whisky tipplers, cue handlers and
smokers are religously entered, all the
young gentlemen who are incline to lead
a sporting life are being aston'sned of
late ct the freq uer~- with which their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26
A Boston Girls Ambition

Boston father Ito newly graduated
daughter)- Il am glad that your mind has
taken such turn toward art, for you
know that more is expected of you than
if you lived in Chicago.
Daughter-Yes, father.
Father-And L hope that you will dis
tinguish yourself IN more than one way,
Daughter-Yes, father.
Father particularly desire that you
become noted as an essayist.
Daughter-Yes, father.
Father have spared neither pains
nor expense in your education, thus far,
but notwithstanding this immense outlay
of time and money, if you can think of
anything which you believe will add TO
your equipment for the career which you
are about to begin-if you can suggest
some other way of refining your taste,
please do SO. Do yau know Of anything
else?
Daughter-Yes, father.
Father-What is it? Speak out; never
mind the expense.
Daughter-Well father I'd like to go
this afternoon and see Professor Sullivan
thump that zap from the country.
Mourning Rules for the Society Dog.
Boston Courier.
II shall call and see you tomorrow, Jes
sie."
"Thanks. 1 shall be delighted to have
you come, Ella
"And I shall bring Fido with me-"
ooh! please do not.''
"No? Why not?"
Grover is not receiving at present. He
is in mourning for brother who was run
over by South Boston car. Poor little
fellow! 1t wrings my heart to have him
going around with Grape bow around
his neck"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26
The ideal House of the Future

There is no doubt that the ideal house
of the future, whether large or snail, will
be in the country, and that this massing
together Of humanity, to be found now in
our great cities, will come to be considered
simply barbarous. Even for the rich, who
can claim fullest space, the city, with its
under current of crowded, fostering, moi
some life, holds unconscious contami-
nation; while for the poor themselves,
What word is strong enough to express
the degradation of the ward home that is
theirs!
Nor is it possible, even under the most
favorable circumstances, to count ''fats,"
or apartments, as anything more than the
travesty of comfort in it's best sense.
Ruskin is right when he denies to cities
any possibility of the best development
for human life; and, though they have
their uses, and we could i'll dispense with
many good things to which they have
given birth, they are responsible for
such hideous evils that one longs at mo-
ments to see them, their pride, and their
magnifcence, and bitter cry of outcast"
life in. their midst, engulfed like those
lost cities of old.
The home spirit is strong in many a
city fiat, aud consecrates many stately
mansion as well as the narrowest tene-
ment but the true home must be in the
country, quite accessible it may be, from
the city, but always owning certain indis-
pensable and inalienable characteristics.
The house that has not It's own bit of land,
its own possibilities in the way of garden
or orchard, even if that orchard sum up
only one old apple-tree, has not the full
right to the title comfortable" Build
ing associations all over the country are
making building possible for even very
limited incomes, and these associations
are supplemented by work from our arch
fleets that gives US every form of mex
peIsive design, and proves that beauty
and cheapness can go hand in hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26

invitations to entertainments have been
declined by bellies Of Sussex:
To give the young gentlemen a fair
chance for love, entertainment and hap
piness, the fair girls have issued printed
copies of the bylaws, rules and regula-
tons of their band, and sent them broad
cast throughout the county.
Already the good effect is apparent in
one direction, aud many young men have
'sworn off" while the rebelllous youths
who always want latchkey have formed
Resistance Club at one of the hotels.
They say it will be happy summer when
they can spend the whole season in the
woods around Swartwod Lake with no
girls to follow them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26
Anecdotes of J. 7. Raymond.
NaU Work World

How solemn Raymond could look! A
joke which he didn't Gaze to see would
shrivel up and die before his melancholy
gaze, and the would-be raconteur would
sneak away from his plying eyes like a
criminal.
The head waiter of a great Chicago
hotel, with whom senators frstern1ze, and
to whom even the hotel clerks nod, once
with this remark:
tell you"
Fire away, Judge, but time is precious.
Make it in one act.''
clothes like your"
Brother Bones, give it up"
"Because-ha, ha, ha!-because they re
Jaurty raiment! See?
panied expression crept over the
comedians face.
"But my raiment isn't iaunty," he re-
piled, "plain frock coat, trousers, plain
check necktie,"
But, Mr.. Raymond" expostulated the
unhappy head waiter, sits joke"
''But it isn't the truth" said the come
dian solemnly. "and that's what cuts me.
Now, how can you call my raiment jaun-
ty? Plain coat, plain trousers
But the monarch OF the dining room
had fled,
Raymond was not an easy man to act
with, and it is a marvel that his plays
were presented as we'll as they were.
Once let him master his own part and
feel easy in it, and the rest of the COM
pany knew no peace. His wild penchapt
for fun dominated everything. Had any
of the actors to deliver a dramatic or
pathetic speech, Raymond, if on the
stage, would endeavor by grimace and
soto voce remarks to "break them up
even at the risk of marring the scene.
He often had odd fish for jurymen In
"Col. Sellers" One night in Texas the
| jury of "supers" had been allowed to wit
ness the play up to the point where the
last act begins. They were then sum,
monsd upon the stage to serve. AS the
curtain rose, the district attorney began
his address to the jury, and just as he
vas growing eloquent in denounclng the
prisoner, Laura Hawkins, for the murder
of Col. Shelby, tall, gaunt jurymar
arose unsteadily from his seat in the
! jury box, and shaking his fist in the dis
trict attorneys face exclaimed, in voice
! UnaG bremDleQ WIN emOtlOn ana 'Gangle
foot:'
eyes, she. did shoot him! And sh,
served him id well right! was dowr
in them front seats and | seed it ALL"
The uproar that arose tore the remain
der of the performance to tatters, and
Raymond, like Mrs. Rodgers Bailey, jr.
lied the laughter and enjoyed the con
versation.'
Fresh in the memory are many of hi:
witticisms, notably that in which he re
ferred to a circus Hercules as "a fellow
of infinite chest" and his declaration
that the English idea of humor (they die
not take kindly to the play Of ''Col. Sci
lers'') was having a man fall down stairs
with tray of dishes"
He was proud of his wife, of his boy
of his profession. He loved life ardently
and his grievous and sudden taking of
possesses in this knowledge double sad
ness. Seldom had man more friends
or fewer enemies. The stage has lost
bright ornament, the public a genia
benefactor.
eyes, SIR" remarked the veteran
proudly, II was in ten engagements-al
| southern girls, too"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26
PETRIFIED SKULL.
Peculiar and valuable Find at Fort Fet
termen, Wyoming.
Paul piopeer Praas

termen, Wyoming.
st. Paul Pioneer Prees
One of the most interesting additions
yet made by the collection of natural
curiosities in the State Historical
Society was received by Librarian Will
liams yesterday through Colonel J. K.
Moore, private secretary of Governor
McGill. The specimen consists of a pet
riied skull, which was found by William
S. Couplin, of st. Peter, near Fort Fet-
termen, Wyo., last fall. In form it is
about a foot long, rather narrow, and
about six inches through the THICKER part
of the head from neck to top. The teeth
are very marked, and the ivory in an
excellent condition. There are two prongs
or tusks about two and one-half or three
inches in length, slightly curved, set in
the upper jaw at the extreme front, and
below, from the lover jaw, there are two
csrrespon liEg prongs of about the same
length and size. The rest Of the teeth
are more or less pointed, though the
general shape is not nearly so long as the
two prongs. All the indications of the
teeth point to carniverous animal. The
lower jaw is quite clear of the surround
ing stone and the bone is in an excellent
state of preservation, The interior of
the head is filled with hard, white stone
formation, about as hard as granite.
When found the specimen was above
ground on a knoll, and near it a solid
block of stone which evidently contained
part of the amin al. The specimen was
found along the line of the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad. AS to what kind
of an animal it was those who examined
it are in doubt, though some of it has the
appearance of being related to the bear
The upper jaw has been slightly twisted
and this only serves to show how wicked
mouth was owned by this prehistoric
monstar. The inside measurement Of tht
mouth must have been from eight to nine
inches from the front to. the bach
| portion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26

The reason, it is said, why Prince Albert
Victor was sent to Girbralter was that the
prince of Wales found his son taking a
great fancy to the gayeties of London
society; also that he had fallen in love
with Princess Mary Teck, the prettiest
princess of the royal family, but the match
was disapproved by she queen and the
princess of Wales.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26

The male pupils of the Prltchard street
school, Cleveland, have notified the teach
ers that unless their hours of study are
so arranged as to admit of their attend
ing base ball games, after Monday next
they will strike
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26

ChICdGO-2OS Clark st.
Depot cor Polk St e. 9Th Av.
Palmer House..
Grand Pacific Hotel.
fremont House.
Milwaukee 305 Broadway.
New Pass. Station.
St. Paul-l73 East Third st.
Union Depot.
MinneapoIis-f9 NicoIlet House Blk.
Union Depot.
w s. MELLEN. Gen. Manager
j RARKER, g. P A
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26

LEGAL BLANKS
.0RSALE
AT THE
WOOD co. REPORTER OFFICE.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Appeal-Notiee, Affidavit and Undertakes
Attachment-Warra and Afiaavi..
Bill of costs.
Garinshee Aifiaavi.s.
Summons.
RepIevin-W arraut and Affidavit.
Subpenas.
Summous-with filing and Return.
Fenire.
And a full line of blanks used by any Justise
Of the Peace.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Land Contracts, (Bond for deed,)
Lease-No. . for Farm land.
term of years for city
Mechanics Lein-Petition for material aud
labor.
Mortgages-For real estate-Prepared speet-
ally for Wood County Records.
Warranty Deeds-Preparedf for Wood County
Records.
Chattel Morris l.
Satisfaction of Mortgage.
ASSIGNMENT
Notice to Tenant to grit Premises.
Generalffadave for Pnsion,
Physicians affiGavits for Pension.
Saloon License bonds.
General Power of Attorney.
Quit Claim Deed-No. 1. form 1856.
Search Warrant, and Affidavit.
STATIONERY
No. 1. Legal Cap-Lincn.
Abstract or Department Logal-Numbered
lines.
Letter Heads printed to order.
Note -
Bill "
Envelopes
Business Cards
Tags-all sizes
Circulars "
Show Bills all kinds" %
Tablets Of whit paper for pencils.
+" pen, all sizes kept
in stock.
We propose to keep all blanks used in Circuit
Court, Justices Court and those Of miscella-
reous character as noted above.
JOB DEPARTMENT.
We have in this depar tment a complete Line
of job Material and Type for doing frstelass
Job work on short notice and ut the loxast
living prices. We do all kinds Of Pamphlet
and Law Brief work known to the trade.
Gall in snd get prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26

gSy@For information in reference to Lands and
Towns owned by the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST.
PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY, write to III. q. HAUGAN
Land Commissioner, Milwaukee. Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26

eyes, sir,' remarked the veteran
proudly, 81 was in ten engagements-all
southern girls. too"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-26

SNUW I1IIIss IN u NUS
Tablets of whit paper for pencils.
pen, all sizes kept
in stock.
We propose to keep all blanks used in Circuit
Court, Justices Court and those Of miscella-
reous character as noted above.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
c. E. LONGLEY X co.
(Tn Take Effect .Tulv 1st 1SS1l l

Gro Take Effect July 1st, 1SS7.) Our wholesale and retail stocks to be closed
 out at once without the slightest regard to cost or previous prices. Sale Begins Wednesday Morning. June 8,
 1887.
 Our Store will be Closed from Monday Night until Wednesday Morning, to Mark Down Prices and put everything in shape for
 the greatest Mark down, Closing out Sale this community has ever seen. | In offering our entire stock for sale, to be | sold in thirty days, we do not underestimate I the herculean task before us. Our store is crowded with goods as it never before on the first of June. To sell aIl or the bulk of this stock before July 1st, we must do four months business in one. Cau we do it! We believe we can. We know we can if the prices are low enough, and you may rest as- sured they will be. We never yet offered | large quantity of goods under price, when | the people did not respond, and we predict ! that June, 1887, will show the largest
 months sales ever recorded by c. E. Long l ley & Co.
 | A PARTIAL LIST OF BARGAINS. 1 200 Mems fine Black Corkscrew Suits at S6.50 per suit; former price $12. | 15O Mems and Young Mems Indigo Blue As sabet Flannel Suits at $7.5O per suit; form CT price $15.
 125 Mems and Young Mems Putnam Spring Overeoats at S7.50; former price $14 and | S15
 | 2,000 Chidren's Suits at $2.50 suit, marked | down from $3.5O, S4, S4.50 and 5. | The above advertised lots were selected at random from the stock, and though but few | they will give you fair idea of the prices at l which we shall close the whole